Check the SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for prelims and mains here. The SBI PO Exam notification was released. Refer to the SBI PO syllabus 2025 for prelims and mains on this page. Check the updated Syllabus for effective preparation. Prepare for the exam based on the information provided regarding the pattern change. Read the article to learn about the revised exam pattern. For the SBI PO Syllabus PDF, we have included comprehensive material. Aspirants may effectively study for the test with the aid of the updated SBI PO Syllabus pdf in Hindi / English.
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SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The SBI PO Prelims exam pattern 2025 is given below.
- The SBI PO Prelims Exam is based on objective-type or multiple-choice questions.
- There is a total of 100 questions.
- The SBI Probationary Officer Prelims exam consists of three sections –Â English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability section.
- The time duration of the SBI Prelims exam is 1 hour. Each section carries 20 mins.
- Â For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty
- There will be category-wise merit list will be drawn based on the marks scored in the SBI PO Prelims exam. There will be no sectional cut-off for prelims.
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 100 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 mins | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 mins | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 Mains
Here we have given the SBI PO mains pattern change details. As per the SBI PO mains pattern 2025.
- Sectional cut-off is applicable for mains.
- For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
| SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 mins |
| General Awareness / Economy/ Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test – Communication Skills | |||
| (Compulsory, 1 out of 2 options) | 15 | 30 minutes | |
| Reports | (Compulsory, 1 out of 2 options) | 15 | |
| Either of Situation Analysis or Precis Writing | 1 of the 2 | 20 | |
| Total | 3 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Grand Total | 250 | 3 hrs 30 minutes | |
SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Knowledge
Check the SBI PO mains syllabus for General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Knowledge.
| SBI PO Syllabus 2025 (General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge) | Current Affairs Banking Awareness Government Schemes & Policies Financial awareness Static GK such as Currencies & Capitals, Awards & Honors, Books and Authors, National Parks & Sanctuaries, etc. |
Check Category Wise Details
| SBI PO Notification | SBI PO Syllabus | SBI PO Exam Date |
| SBI PO Admit Card | SBI PO Cut-offs | SBI PO Result |
| SBI PO Previous Year Papers | SBI PO Salary |
SBI PO Syllabus 2025: FAQs
Q: Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO exam?
Ans: There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer
Q. How many sections are there in the SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern?
Ans: There are 5 sections in the SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern i.e. Data Interpretation & Analysis, Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and English Language.
Q: How can I check the SBI PO new exam pattern?
We have updated the new patterns on this page for your reference.
